Asked by Desiree Hunter on Jul 04, 2024
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Distinguish between a criminal and civil trial.
Criminal Trial
A Criminal Trial is a legal process in which an accused person is tried in a court, judged by a jury or judge, and either found guilty or acquitted based on the evidence presented.
Civil Trial
A legal process in which a court determines the resolution of a dispute between parties involving non-criminal matters.
- Differentiate between civil and criminal procedures, including trials, standards of proof, and parties involved.
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Konner DeedsJul 08, 2024
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A criminal trial involves a prosecutor acting on behalf of the state, prosecuting an accused who may be punished for his offence against the state. The status of the victim is as a witness. In a civil action (often referred to as a private action), one person sues another with the end that the court will award compensation for injury suffered or some other remedy requested by the plaintiff. The standard of proof is also different in a criminal action, where the matter must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, while in a civil action the standard is upon the balance of probabilities.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between civil and criminal procedures, including trials, standards of proof, and parties involved.